Introduction
If your sweatshirt hoodie’s grommet has fallen out of the eyelet, use this guide to replace the grommet.
The grommet is the small metal piece surrounding the hole that the hoodie’s drawstring is threaded through. Normal wear and tear causes the fabric of clothing to weaken, leading to grommets commonly falling off. Not replacing the grommet can lead to the risk of larger tears in the future.
This repair is very simple and quick as long as you have the tools listed.
Tools
Parts
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Grab the end of the hoodie of the string.
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Pull the string towards yourself until it is out of the hoodie completely.
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Use the seam ripper to tear the seam on the hoodie open.
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Use scissors as necessary to cut excess thread.
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Flip the hole over and place the bottom piece of the grommet over the cylindrical section of the top piece.
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Grab your grommet pliers and locate the side with the cone shaped nub. Make sure that the side with the nub is facing against the bottom piece of the grommet.
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Align the grommet pliers with both pieces of the grommet.
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Squeeze the pliers with moderate pressure until the grommet becomes attached to the hoodie securely.
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Re-attach the ripped area using your preferred sewing technique.
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Use a scissor to cut off excess threads after finish sewing.
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